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Texas Turkey Casserole: Left-over Turkey Baked with Tortillias by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Texas Turkey Casserole by Betty Mason Arthurs Do you need to use up left-over Thanksgiving turkey? Here’s a recipe with a Southwestern flavor using corn tortillas, one of our family’s favorites. Texas Turkey Casserole (Can be baked in oven or … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baking, casseroles, food for the family, kitchen, Thanksgiving food, Turkey left-overs | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving Interview by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Thanksgiving Interview by Betty Mason Arthurs One of America’s greatest celebrations is in a few days, Thanksgiving. It’s a time we remember the Pilgrims who came to the new world to escape persecution for their religion. On that special day, … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Celebrations, Family Life, Family Stories, Grandparenting, Holiday, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized | Tagged College Student, Gratitude, Thanksgiving | 7 Comments

Bullies Beware, Grandmother Patrols in Schools by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Bullies Beware, Grandmother Patrols in Schools by Betty Mason Arthurs Maybe it’s time for schools to hang next to their signs, “Drug Free Zone,” a second sign which proclaims, “Grandmas on Patrol, No Bullying Allowed.” Is anyone else sick and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullies, Doing Life Together, Finding solutions, Grandparenting, Kindness, School, Uncategorized | Tagged bullying, Grandmother's Help, Grandmothers in Action, School Children | 3 Comments

Parents are Recycled Life Forms by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Parents are Recycled Life Forms by Betty Mason Arthurs Yes, my husband and I are now recycled. We’ve been collected, sorted, smashed and painfully reshaped by 47 years of parenthood. And we only raised two children. Now the seven grandkids … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged grandchildren, grandparents, laughter through parenting years, Parenting | 6 Comments

The Tides of Change

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Linda Carlblom

One of my favorite vacation places is the beach. There’s something soothing about the waves lapping the shore, the roar of the ocean, and the sun kissing my skin. The tide washes up new treasures every morning. It reminds me … Continue reading →

Posted in change, Faithfulness, Family Life, Grief, Life Transitions, ocean, Uncategorized, When life seems too much | Tagged change, Family, Lamentations 3:22-24, moving, ocean | 4 Comments

A Mother’s Olympics, Part Two, by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Part Two: A Mother’s Olympics by Betty Mason Arthurs Elementary School Track and Field Track and Field experience is a must to help mothers through elementary years. You pole vault them over the first day of school with cute lunches, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children's MInistry, Christian Living, Doing Life Together, Life Transitions, Love, Teaching, Teenagers, Uncategorized, United States of America | Tagged children, Gold Medals, loveing children, Motherhood, Olympics, Parenting | 4 Comments

A Mother’s Olympics by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

A Mother’s Olympics, Part One, by Betty Mason Arthurs The 2016 Summer Olympics, held in Rio de Janeiro, captured the world’s attention as nations root for their favorite athletes. I’m exhausted just watching the competitions from my comfy couch. There … Continue reading →

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Third Party Candidate, Henry Cat by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Third Party Candidate, Henry Cat by Betty Mason Arthurs What a relief the mind-numbing nominating conventions are over. The God-bless-Americans are ready to ponder the state of our union and endure campaign strategies whipped up in the blender of … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Doing Life Together, Elections, Finding solutions, Humor, Politics, Uncategorized, United States of America | Tagged American politics, candidates, Henry Cat for President, third party, Voting | 2 Comments

Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs Once again we are a nation in mourning. We mourn over the horrific mass shooting and killing of the innocent Americans enjoying a night out at an Orlando nightclub. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bridge Over Troubled Water, comfort, death, grief, hatred, Orlando, Prayer, Shooting, sound of silence | 4 Comments

Honoring People You Don’t Respect

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Linda Carlblom

You may wonder, Why would I want to honor someone I don’t respect? If I don’t respect them, do they really deserve my honor? Chances are, you don’t want to honor that difficult person in your life. And no, they probably don’t deserve … Continue reading →